Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
41-07-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on top of the preparation table( pesto Bismol) . Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans at 60°f from previous day according to manager Warning
50-08-7
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. At the time of the inspection was informed by General manager that the restaurant was under new ownership. LA BRASA NORTH MIAMI LLC. Warning
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Chef put the raw beef on the bottom shelf. Warning
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked black beans at 60°F from the day before inside walk in cooler. See Stop Sale. Warning
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro mayonnaise garlic sauce on top of the counter at room temperature. Warning
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 70°F next to hand washing sink. Warning
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at faucet splitter. Warning
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was prob to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans 60°F from the day before. As per operator. Warning
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean utensil inside hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment sale raw ceviche not identified in the menu. Warning
16-37-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Warning
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap inside employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
14-14-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offered under cooked steak and ceviche. Consumer Advisory provide to operator. Warning
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Food debris inside dishwasher machine. Warning
32-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom not self closing door. Repeat Violation Warning
14-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup without handle used to portion cooked. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
51-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured by dishwasher machine. Warning
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent soiled. Warning
14-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink around the kitchen. Warning
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food not separated from customer food. Warning
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of the preparation table. Warning
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Warning
29-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle at hand washing sink by preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked rice next to hand washing sink without a splash guard. Warning
14-69-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Warning
10-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler lid. Warning
31B-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By back washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.walk in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
14-20-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In walk in cooler shelves. Warning
08B-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Warning
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning
29-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink. Warning
42-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Warning
02D-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce bottles not identified by common name. Warning